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  1. Home

  2. About Banff

    1. Banff Community Plan
    2. Community Resource Directory
    3. Community Connections
    4. Community Social Assessments
      1. Details from the Social Assessment
    5. Economic Impact Study
      1. Economic Prosperity Strategy
    6. History and Heritage
      1. Banff's Architectural Styles
      2. Banff Heritage Corporation
      3. Current Heritage Applications
      4. Designated Heritage Resources
      5. Financial Incentives
      6. Landmarks & Legends
        1. Alpine Club of Canada on Sulphur Mountain
        2. Atkin Home
        3. Banff's Bears
        4. Byron Harmon and Hector Crawler
        5. Banff Park Museum
        6. Book and Art Den
        7. Bow River Bridge
        8. Crandell Cabin
        9. Elkhorn Lodge
        10. Frank Lloyd Wright Pavilion
        11. Homestead Landing
        12. Lady MacDonald Cabin
        13. Lux Theatre
        14. Mary Vaux Walcott
        15. Mountain School
        16. Norman K. Luxton
        17. Norman Sanson
        18. Old Banff Cemetery
        19. Old Crag Cabin
        20. Ping the Tailor
        21. Royalty & Rock Gardens
        22. Tanglewood
        23. White Family Legacy in Banff
      7. Walking Through Banff's History Tour
    7. Housing in Banff
      1. The Aster - Banff Avenue Housing Development
      2. Banff Housing Corporation
        1. Current Banff Housing Corporation Listings
        2. How to Buy a Banff Housing Corporation Home
        3. Banff Housing Corporation Board
        4. Banff Housing Corporation Meeting Agendas
        5. Banff Housing Corporation Portfolio
        6. BHC Business Plan and Financials
        7. Shareholder Meeting Agendas
        8. Banff Housing Corporation Homeowner Policy
      3. Housing
      4. Ti'nu Affordable Rental Housing
    8. Indigenous Peoples
    9. Learn About Banff
      1. Banff National Park
      2. Town of Banff Incorporation Agreement
    10. Mandate of the Town of Banff
    11. Maps
      1. About BanffMaps.ca
      2. GIS Data Disclaimer
    12. Move to Banff
      1. Community Resources
      2. Settlement Services in the Bow Valley
      3. Foreign Worker Support
    13. Municipal Census
    14. Work in Banff
      1. Banff Ambassador Orientation
      2. Town of Banff Careers
    15. Essential Info for Locals
      1. Places Around Town
      2. Protect your Home. Protect your Park.
      3. Getting Around Town
      4. Be Safe Out There
      5. Services in Your Community
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  3. Environment

    1. Environmental Master Plan
    2. Environmental Rebates
      1. Commercial Environmental Rebates
      2. Residential Environmental Rebates
      3. Solar PV Rebates
    3. Green Case Studies
    4. Green Site & Building Guidelines
    5. Landscaping Recommendations
      1. Noxious Plants
    6. Renewable Energy Transition Roadmap
    7. Residential Recycling & Garbage
    8. Restoration of 40 Mile Creek
    9. Save Energy
    10. Save Water
      1. Fat, Oil and Grease Disposal
      2. Storm Water Pollution
    11. Wildlife
      1. Bear Awareness
      2. Bison in Banff
      3. Christmas Lights are Antler Traps
      4. Dogs and Wildlife
      5. Elk Rut/Calving Season
      6. Fruit Trees and Buffaloberry Bushes
        1. Fruit Tree Replacement Program
      7. Human-Wildlife Coexistence in the Bow Valley
      8. News Stories on Wildlife Encounters
    12. Winter Cycling
      1. Winter Bike Profiles
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  4. Events

    1. Calendar of Events
    2. Canada Day
    3. Homegrown Art Show
    4. Mountain Madness Relay Race
    5. New Year's Eve
    6. Planning a Special Event
      1. Multi-Day Farmers Market Special Event Application
        1. Farmers Market
      2. Book a Facility
      3. Plan a Community Event
      4. Plan a Destination Event
      5. Weddings
      6. Events Policy Review
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  5. Recreation

    1. Activities and Recreation during COVID
    2. Arts and Culture
      1. Banff Centre
      2. Call to Artists
      3. Community Art Committee
      4. Public Art
    3. Banff Recreation Grounds
      1. Recreation Grounds Redevelopment Project
      2. Skatepark
    4. Community Classes and Programs
      1. Active Living and Wellness
      2. Aquatics
      3. BanffLIFE
      4. Community Class Funding Assistance
      5. Drop-in Sessions
      6. Kids Classes
      7. Languages, Arts & Food
      8. MountainLIFE
      9. Try-It Programs
    5. Community Parks
      1. Central Park
        1. Central Park Washrooms Rebuild
    6. Farmers Market
    7. Fenlands Banff Recreation Centre
      1. Family Fun Zone
      2. REALice
    8. Greenhouses
    9. Hiking Trails
    10. Off-Leash Dog Park
    11. Recreation Facilities Master Plan
    12. Recreation Programs
    13. Rent a Facility or Outdoor Space
    14. Sponsorship
    15. Sports Leagues & Clubs
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  6. Town Hall

    1. Agendas & Minutes
    2. Alberta Municipal Benchmarking Initiative
    3. Banff Community Plan
    4. Banff Viewpoints Public Input
      1. Resident Satisfaction Survey
    5. Budget & Finance
      1. Budget Process
      2. Debt Limit
      3. Financial Plan
      4. Financial Reporting
      5. Infrastructure Management
      6. Service Review
    6. Bylaws and Policies
      1. Bylaw Reviews
      2. Bed & Breakfast Regulations
      3. Cannabis Use in Banff
      4. Cannabis Retail in Banff
      5. Frequently Requested Bylaws
      6. Land Use Bylaw
      7. Policies
      8. Policy Reviews
      9. What is a Bylaw?
    7. Careers
      1. Career Opportunities
      2. Making a Difference
        1. Mission & Values
      3. Where We Work
        1. Our Benefits
        2. Our Professional Development
    8. Committees
      1. Apply for a Committee
      2. Assessment Review Board
      3. Banff Heritage Corporation
      4. Banff Housing Corporation Board
      5. Banff Public Library Board
      6. Bed & Breakfast Working Group
      7. Community Art Committee
      8. Council Remuneration Review Committee
      9. Community Grants Committee
      10. Development Appeal Board
      11. Governance & Finance Committee
      12. Municipal Planning Commission
    9. Community Grants
    10. Contact Us
      1. Alert Centre
      2. Connect with Council
      3. Media Contact
      4. News Releases
      5. Notify Me
      6. Report a Problem
    11. Election
      1. For Candidates
        1. Become a Candidate
        2. Campaign Finances
        3. During Your Campaign
        4. Canvassing During COVID-19
        5. Election Sign Guidelines
        6. Election Day for Candidates
        7. Candidate Resources
        8. Role of Scrutineers
      2. For Voters
        1. Voter Eligibility
        2. Identification Requirements
        3. Where and When to Vote
        4. Donating to a Campaign
      3. 2021 Candidates
      4. Campaign Financial Disclosure Statements
      5. Election Results and History
      6. Third Party Advertising
      7. For Election Workers
      8. School Trustee Election
      9. Senate & Referendum Votes
    12. Freedom of Information
    13. Major Projects
      1. St. Julien Road Reconstruction
      2. Cave Ave Housing
      3. Rundle Cabin Relocation/Restoration Project
      4. Columbarium and Memorial Garden
      5. CPR Pedestrian Crossing
      6. Smart Parking
      7. The Nancy Pauw Bridge
      8. Bus Stop Installations
    14. News Releases
    15. Open Data
      1. Imagery/Orthophoto
    16. Permits & Licenses
      1. Business Licenses
        1. License Exemptions & Fee Reductions
        2. Renewing / Changing a Business License
      2. Common Licenses & Permits
        1. Outdoor Merchandise Display
        2. Pet Licenses
        3. Sidewalk Seating Permits
      3. Film Permits
      4. Street Use Permit
    17. Planning
      1. Banff Avenue Pedestrian Zone
      2. Banff Design Guidelines
      3. Bear Street Shared Street
      4. Building & Development
      5. Building Permits
      6. Compliance Certificates
      7. Development Permit Viewer
      8. Development Process
      9. Streetscape Design Guidelines
      10. Town of Banff Engineering Standards
      11. Wolf & Caribou Street Improvements
    18. RFPs Tenders & Purchasing
      1. Current RFPs
      2. Purchasing Policy
    19. Strategic Plan
      1. Addressing Cost of Living
      2. Emergency Management & Wildfire Preparedness
      3. Improving Active Routes & Transportation
      4. Nurturing a Model Environmental Community
      5. Preserving Cultural Vibrancy
    20. Support Services for Residents
    21. Taxes and Utilities
      1. Property Assessments
        1. Assessment Complaints
        2. Assessment Rolls
      2. Property Taxes
        1. Mill Rate (PDF)
        2. Property Assessments
        3. Property Tax FAQs
        4. Tax Certificate
        5. TIPP Payment Plan
        6. Water and Sewer Rates
      3. Property Tax FAQ
      4. Tax Certificate
      5. Water, Sewer & Waste Rates
    22. Town Council
      1. Connect with Council
        1. Council Delegations
        2. Petitions
        3. Public Hearings
      2. Council Meeting Schedule (PDF)
      3. Council Updates
      4. Incorporation Agreement
      5. Live Streaming Council Meetings
      6. Meet Town Council
        1. Past Town Councils
      7. Past Video Recordings
    23. Media Interviews
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  7. Transportation

    1. Construction & Traffic Impacts
      1. Bear Street Lane
      2. Banff Train Station Development
      3. Bow River Bridge Rehabilitation
      4. CP Rail Bridge Replacement
      5. Legacy Trail Connections - Banff Ave
      6. Norquay Road Trail
      7. Road Closures
      8. Roam Transit Building
      9. Sulphur Mountain Sanitary Sewer Replacement
      10. West Entrance Improvements
    2. Getting Around Banff
      1. Utility Pipe Crossing & Pedestrian Bridge
        1. Background Documents
        2. FAQs
        3. Project Updates
    3. Mass Transit Feasibility Study
    4. Parking
      1. Parking Tickets
        1. Appeal a Parking Ticket
      2. Resident Parking Permits
        1. Apply for Resident Parking Permit
        2. How to Park – For Residents
      3. Tour Bus Regulations & Parking
      4. Train Station Public Parking
      5. Visitor-Pay Parking
    5. Roam Public Transit
    6. Streets
      1. Annual Road Repaving
      2. Potholes
      3. Road Restrictions
      4. Snow Clearing
      5. Stoplights & Streetlights
      6. Streetlight Issue Reporting Map
      7. Street Sweeping
    7. Streetscape Design Guidelines
    8. Traffic Cameras
    9. Traffic Dashboard
    10. Trails Master Plan
    11. Transportation Master Plan
      1. 2021 Traffic Data
        1. 2020 Traffic Data
        2. 2019 Traffic Data
        3. 2018 Traffic Data
        4. 2017 Traffic Data
        5. 2016 Traffic Data
        6. 2015 Traffic Data
        7. 2014 Summer Traffic Data
      2. Background Documents - TMP
        1. 2014 Pilot Projects
      3. Traffic Management FAQ
      4. 2014 User Pay Parking Trial
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  8. Services

    1. Affordability & Assistance
      1. Banff Access Program
      2. Bow Valley Affordability Guide
      3. Community Table
      4. Good Food Box
      5. Income Tax Preparation
      6. Jumpstart Bow Valley
      7. KidSport Bow Valley
      8. Non-Profit Support
      9. Santas Anonymous
      10. Volunteer Driver Program
    2. Banff Public Library
    3. Book a Facility
    4. Building & Development
      1. Banff Design Guidelines
        1. Area Redevelopment Plans
      2. Building Permits
        1. Inspection Requirements
      3. Compliance Certificates
      4. Development Permit Viewer
      5. Development Process
        1. Development Permits & Applications
    5. Cemeteries & Burials
      1. Banff Bench Program
    6. Community Services
      1. Adults 55+
        1. Banff Seniors Society
        2. Local Transportation
        3. Senior Housing
      2. Children & Youth
        1. Kindergarten to Grade 6
          1. Into the Wild
          2. Mountain Adventurers
          3. Out of School Program
            1. Registration and Fees
          4. Specialty Camps
          5. Summer Fun
        2. Kids Classes
        3. Register for a Class / Program
        4. Toddler & Preschool
          1. Motoring Munchkins
        5. Youth Grades 7 to 12
          1. Banff Youth on Facebook
          2. Get Out Youth Program
          3. The Basement
          4. Youth Summer Camps
      3. Disconnect
      4. Families
        1. Affordability & Assistance
        2. Community Classes
        3. Community Resources
        4. Family Resource Network
        5. Family Wellness Program
        6. Parenting after Separation
        7. Recreation
        8. Register for a Class or Program
        9. Roots of Empathy
      5. Foreign Worker Support
      6. MountainLIFE
      7. Recreation
      8. Settlement Services
      9. Volunteer
        1. Snow Angel Program
        2. Volunteer Driver Program
        3. Volunteer with BanffLIFE
      10. Young Adults 18 to 30
        1. BanffLIFE
          1. BanffLIFE Calendar
          2. Register for a Class or Program
          3. Volunteer with BanffLIFE
        2. Community Wellness and Community Helpers
    7. Emergency Services
      1. Alert Centre
      2. Emergency Planning
        1. Emergency Kits
      3. Fire Department
        1. 2021 Banff Wildfire Forum
        2. Combustible Roof Replacement Incentive
        3. FireSmart Banff
        4. FireSmart Tree Replacement Incentive
        5. Join the Banff Fire Department
      4. Mineral Springs Hospital
      5. Police - RCMP
      6. Search & Rescue
    8. Here to Help
    9. Housing
    10. Lost & Found
    11. Municipal Enforcement
      1. Animal Care & Protection
      2. Buskers
      3. Graffiti
      4. Good Locals Know
        1. Good Locals Know in the Fall
        2. Good Locals Know in the Summer
        3. Good Locals Know in the Winter
      5. Lost & Found
      6. Pay a Parking Ticket
    12. Non-Profit Support
    13. Pay Online
      1. Business Licenses
      2. Parking Tickets
      3. Pay to Park
      4. Property Taxes
      5. Utility Bills
    14. Pay at Town Hall
      1. Building Permits
      2. Development Permits
      3. Film Permits
      4. Pet Licenses
      5. Sidewalk Seating Permits
      6. Special Event Permits
      7. Street Use Permit
    15. Permits & Licenses
    16. Pets
      1. Off-Leash Dog Park
      2. Pet Licenses
      3. Pet Connect - Lost & Found Pets
      4. Winter Pet Care Tips
    17. Recycling & Garbage
      1. Annual Recycling Round-Up
      2. Fat, Oil and Grease Disposal
      3. How Do I Get Rid of...
      4. Non-Residential Recycling and Garbage
        1. Change the Quantity or Size of your Bins
        2. Change Your Weekly Pick-Up Schedule
        3. Non-Residential Waste Utility Fees
        4. Request an Additional Pick-up
        5. Zero Waste Trail
        6. Food Scraps Bylaw 434
        7. CRD Waste Proposed Bylaw
      5. Residential Recycling & Garbage
        1. How Do I Get Rid of...
        2. Large Item Pickup
        3. Re-Use It Centre
        4. Zero Waste Trail
        5. Library of Things
      6. Sanitary Dumping Station
      7. Unwanted Item Pickup
      8. Zero Waste Banff
    18. Snow Clearing
      1. Snow Removal Tips
    19. Starting a Business
      1. Step 1: Register your business name
      2. Step 2: Visit BizPaL
      3. Step 3: Are you within town boundaries?
      4. Step 4: Apply for your business license
    20. Street Sweeping
    21. Support Services for Residents
    22. Wastewater Treatment Plant
      1. Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades
    23. Water
      1. Backflow Prevention
      2. Drinking Water
      3. Water Main and Sewer Flushing
      4. Water Services
      5. Water Testing
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  9. Visiting

    1. Attractions
      1. Calendar of Events
    2. Banff & Lake Louise Tourism
    3. Buy a National Park Pass
    4. Coronavirus info for Banff
      1. Support Services for Businesses
      2. Support Services For Residents
      3. Temporary Mask Bylaw
      4. Updates from the Emergency Coordination Centre
    5. Current Weather
      1. Prepare for Mountain Weather
    6. Get Directions
      1. Getting Around Banff
    7. Hotels, Restaurants, Shopping and Camping
    8. Maps
    9. Roam Public Transit
    10. Summer Activities
      1. Camping
      2. Canoeing
      3. Cycling
      4. Fishing
      5. Golfing
      6. Hiking
        1. Bow River Trail
        2. Bow Falls Trail
        3. Commonwealth Walkway
        4. Surprise Corner
      7. Kayaking
      8. Skateboard Park
      9. Swimming
        1. National Drowning Prevention Week
      10. Tennis Courts
    11. Top 10 Local Favourites in Summer and Winter
    12. Winter Activities
      1. Banff Avenue Rink
      2. Bear Street Rink
      3. Cross-Country Skiing
      4. Curling
      5. Hockey Leagues
      6. Outdoor Ice Skating
      7. Skiing and Snowboarding
      8. Snowshoeing
      9. Tunnel Mountain Cross-Country Skiing
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